LaCroix Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thinking of starting an Emperors Children army. Been playing around with different purples from many different brands. came across badgers minitaire ghost tint purple and airbrushed it over a dark primer. it came out dark and glossy, easily fixed with a satin clear coat and then edge highlighted with a different purple. (pics coming) any thoughts on a dark purple with gold trim instead of the usual royal purple? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm playing around with dak purple and I think it's more realistic then the bright shades Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3571371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 well my wife liked the test model will try a couple more test models once i find some that haven't melted...... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3571375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Pfft I'm loving the 42• heat paints going off nice and quick today :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3571377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 sadly 42 and airbrushes don't mix well unless i want textured power armor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3571383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Yep, no waiting for paint to dry here Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3571477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 first test-- still a little too glossy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It's a nice dark shade but your right on the gloss too much shiny Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 the lighting/flash didnt help. i'll try a different clear coat to dull it down. the gold will be different too as i'll be using Vallejo liquid gold and silver. the purple ghost tint i used reminds me of using the old inks gw put out years ago so an almost glaze/ink. i'll also actually do the cables and other bits lol paiting purples is very different from my usual silver or white-- i have some preheresy world eaters too Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Have you considered for the ink/glaze/wash mixing it with lahmian medium? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hit it with a matte sealer for mini's. No more shine, and your work is far easier to appreciate in detail, by yourself and others. As it stand, I think the shade you got is nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 thanks 1000heathens and i'll try one of my other sealers well once i clean up the highlights cant say i have or use many gw paints any more. i do have a few more purple paints, washs and inks to try out but first i'll recycle another model and preshade/highlight and use the purple ghost tint again Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3572240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Alien purple from army painter Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3573636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I bought the purple army painter spray, I'll be using it for my EC with a brighter highlight Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3573666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 It's a great color Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3573667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroix Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 will post a couple of more pics later tonight after work. used a different gold this time and i pre highlighted/shaded so its slightly lighter just have to remember to dull coat it first Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285722-dark-colored-emperors-children/#findComment-3573735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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